Related party transactions (Narrative) (Details) - CAD ($)	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statements [Line Items]
Amounts payable, related party transactions	$ 7,526
Key management personnel compensation, short-term employee benefits	143,284	37,700
Key management personnel compensation, stock-based compensation	$ 283,194	$ 41,163

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The amounts payable resulting from related party transactions. [Refer: Related parties [member]]

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The amount of compensation to key management personnel in the form of share-based payments. [Refer: Key management personnel of entity or parent [member]]

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